Youth health
Young people have specific health needs that stem from the physical, behavioural, psychological and cognitive developments they are experiencing.
These include sexual health, mental health, information and advice regarding alcohol and drugs, body image, nutrition and injury prevention.
We can improve young people’s wellbeing and shape the future health of the population by investing in youth health. This will have significant social and economic benefits to the community in the long term.
Reports
Speaking out about youth health
Position statement on youth health
Young people's experiences with health services
Policy briefs
Obesity and its impacts on the wellbeing of WA children and young people
Developed from the Commissioner's 2014 Wellbeing Monitoring Framework
Submissions
Submission to the Department of Health Climate Health WA Inquiry, August 2019
The Commissioner has responded to the Department of Health's Climate Health WA Inquiry
Letter to Minister for Health - MyHealth Record implications for young people, September 2018
The Commissioner raised his concerns regarding the implications of My Health Record for children and young people in Western Australia with the Minister for Health.
Submission to the Medicare Benefits Schedule Review, August 2017
Recommendation regarding HEADSS Adolescent Psychosocial Risk Assessments